There are many types of buttons, which can be divided into the following types according to different classification standards:
1, Classification by material:
Metal buttons: usually made of copper, iron, zinc alloy, aluminum, stainless steel and other metals, with a strong and durable texture, often used in high-end clothing, giving people a sense of elegance and luxury. Common metal buttons include electroplated buttons, Qin buttons, etc.
Plastic buttons: made of polyester, nylon and other materials, with light texture, cheap price, rich colors, and various shapes, mostly used in casual clothing. Common plastic buttons include spray paint buttons, combination buttons, etc.
Natural material buttons: such as real shell buttons, coconut buttons, wood buttons, bamboo buttons, horn buttons, bone buttons, fruit buttons, shell buttons, etc. These buttons give people a natural and simple feeling, and are often used in ethnic style clothing or handicrafts.
Other material buttons: including ceramic buttons, resin buttons, organic buttons, imitation leather buttons, etc. These buttons have different characteristics and uses, such as ceramic buttons are resistant to high temperatures, resin buttons are light and beautiful, etc.
2, Classification by shape:
Flat buttons: The most common button shapes include round, square, oval, etc., which are simple and elegant and suitable for all styles of clothing.
Convex buttons: Improved on the basis of flat buttons, so that the button surface presents raised patterns or texts, increasing the decorative effect of clothing.
Special-shaped buttons: Buttons with irregular shapes, such as leaf-shaped, petal-shaped, heart-shaped, etc., are mostly used in clothing or accessories with strong decorative effects.
3, Classification by function:
Practical buttons: mainly used to fix or connect two objects, such as clothing, bags, etc., usually in the form of buttonholes and buttons, which are convenient and quick to use.
Decorative buttons: mainly used for the decoration of clothing, not only have the function of fixing, but also can play the role of embellishing clothing. Decorative buttons usually use a combination of various patterns, materials and colors to make clothing more beautiful.
Detachable buttons: a special type of button that can be easily removed and replaced, often used in detachable clothing or accessories for easy cleaning and replacement.
4, Classification by process:
Handmade buttons: such as button buttons, are a type of button used in traditional clothing. They are hand-woven or carved and have unique artistic value and cultural connotations. There are many types of button buttons, including flower buttons (such as plum blossom buttons, peach blossom buttons, etc.), animal buttons (such as phoenix buttons, peacock buttons, etc.), Chinese knot buttons (such as auspicious knot buttons, Ruyi knot buttons, etc.) and Chinese character buttons (such as one-word buttons, ten-thousand-word buttons, etc.).
Machine buttons: They are produced by machines, with high production efficiency and low cost, and are suitable for large-scale production.
5, Classification by application:
Top buttons: buttons used for shirts, T-shirts, jackets and other tops, usually small and simple.
Pants buttons: buttons used for pants, usually large and strong to ensure the firmness of the pants.
Shoe buttons: buttons used for shoes, usually large and wear-resistant to ensure the comfort and beauty of the shoes.
In summary, there are many types of buttons, and different buttons are different in material, shape, function, craftsmanship and use. Choosing the right button is crucial to the overall effect of the garment.